McMaster Archive

June 12, 2020

Meet Vincent Popovich, Faculty of Engineering valedictorian

"If you have found yourself happy with where you are, then you have been successful on your journey, regardless of how long it has taken to get you there." Meet Vincent Popovich, one of the valedictorians for the Faculty of Engineering.

June 11, 2020

Congratulations to our award winners

Every year, at convocation, McMaster recognizes the achievements of students who have excelled in academics and shown extraordinary leadership.

June 11, 2020

“If you really want to change health for the better, you have to know effective ways of connecting with people”

Medical students trade the classroom for the school of life thanks to a unique scholarship program.

June 11, 2020

Meet Stefan Mladjenovic, Faculty of Science valedictorian

"Find strength in the challenges you’ve overcome thus far." Meet Stefan Mladjenovic, one of the valedictorians for the Faculty of Sciences.

June 11, 2020

Meet Alexis Polidoro, Faculty of Science valedictorian

"It is important to embrace change rather than being fearful of it." Meet Alexis Polidoro, one of the valedictorians for the Faculty of Sciences.

June 10, 2020

Tuition in the age of COVID-19

Your biggest tuition questions answered, as well as an update about the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery (MDCL).

June 10, 2020

Meet Arjay Villasis, Faculty of Social Sciences valedictorian

"Taking risks may be the biggest favour you can do yourself." Meet Arjay Villasis, one of the valedictorians for the Faculty of Social Sciences.

June 10, 2020

Meet Jillian Kew, Faculty of Social Sciences valedictorian

"I think it’s important to follow the paths where you find yourself excited and inspired to work on something." Meet Jillian Kew, one of the valedictorians for the Faculty of Social Sciences.

June 9, 2020

Meet Mohit Verma, DeGroote School of Business valedictorian

"To me, success is to be the best version of yourself while inspiring and motivating others in the process to be the best versions of themselves." Meet Mohit Verma, one of the DeGroote School of Business's valedictorians.

June 9, 2020

Meet Mussa Gikineh, DeGroote School of Business valedictorian

"Never let hard times bring the worst out of you, be strong and try to look at the bright side." Meet Mussa Gikineh, one of the DeGroote School of Business's valedictorians.

June 9, 2020

“My parents showed me how to make the best out of a hard situation”

June 9, 2020 would have been the DeGroote School of Business convocation day. Instead, this day looks a little different for many students. Thomas Oshana recounts in his own words the way he celebrated the end of a milestone.

June 8, 2020

“I will always be deeply thankful for what my parents did for me during my studies here”

Pınar Ovalı came to Canada from Turkey to attend McMaster in 2015. This year, she graduates from McMaster’s Faculty of Humanities with her BA in communication studies and multimedia. This is her story.

June 8, 2020

A joint statement supporting Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Colour community members

McMaster’s Human Resources and Equity and Inclusion offices call on all employees to support each other in dealing with incidents of anti-Black racism.

June 8, 2020

Provincial and national university sports organizations cancel activities until December 31

There will be no fall season for McMaster’s Marauders because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 8, 2020

Meet the Humanities valedictorian

If you could have any superpower what would it be? What is your definition of success? Meet Adrianna Michell, the valedictorian for the Faculty of Humanities and Arts & Science.

June 4, 2020

Karen Mossman to be McMaster’s new vice-president, Research

The selection committee unanimously recommended Mossman, who is a renowned researcher and has been a leader at McMaster for almost 20 years.

June 4, 2020

New provost and vice-president, Academic will help lead McMaster

Susan Tighe is joining McMaster from the University of Waterloo where she has been the deputy provost and associate vice-president integrated planning and budgeting since 2017.

June 4, 2020

MacPherson Institute offers support and resources to instructors for transition to online fall term

With the recent announcement that the fall term will be held online, the MacPherson Institute is gearing up to ensure every part of the university is ready to deliver virtual programming of the highest calibre.

June 4, 2020

“Anti-Black racism and violence have persisted in our society for far too long.”

A message from McMaster's president, David Farrar.

June 3, 2020

Teaching the pandemic

Intersession courses and modules offer students the chance to explore COVID-19 from a variety of perspectives, including health geography and stress reduction.